Posted by Just Michael on 12, 2000 at 1:28 PM:
In Reply to: Re: How to connect Super Joystick to use it in 8 way mode? posted by Reg on 12, 2000 at 8:21 AM:
: : : Hi,
: : : I'm using a keyboard hack for now...
: : : I'm trying to figure out how to do the wiring with
: : : my Super Joystick in 8 way mode.
: : : It doesn't seem simple to connect it correctly.. :-(
: : : Can someone explain me the trick to use them?
: : : thanks
: : : Reg
: : The wiring is exactly the same as 4-way mode. In 8-way, the stick simply is able to activate two switches at once (diagonals).
: Ok, so if I understand right, there are no
: trick to have "Real diagonal", Mame
: will interpret the diagonal move as up, right or
: right,up by example.
: thanks
: Reg
That is correct. When you go "Up-Right", you are going Up and Right at the same time. There isn't a 2nd set of switches for diagonals only.